Culture Knowsley

On Sunday the 3 August, the 27th annual Knowsley Flower Show attracted more than 14,000 visitors to Court Hey Park …

Shakespeare North Playhouse’s Young Company offers sessions for 7 – 16 year olds interested in getting involved in theatre.

A “Community Cultures” event recently took place at Shakespeare North Playhouse on Friday 11 July 2025. Facilitated by Knowsley Family …

Families are invited to come and ‘Explore Outdoors’ at Knowsley’s parks and green spaces this summer. There is fun for …

This summer, The Reading Agency invites children to step into the magical world of Story Garden. The Summer Reading Challenge …

Local community groups and residents from care homes attended celebration tea dances to mark the anniversary of VE and VJ …

Art lovers are making the trip to Knowsley this summer to enjoy the timeless craft of wood engraving and printing …

A carnival, superheroes and a circus workshop will be in Kirkby town centre over the summer in Newtown Gardens and …

A powerful new photography project shining a light on stories of community, migration and home has launched in Knowsley as …

The first of six photographic exhibitions has opened its doors to give a glimpse into life according to some of …

A new art exhibition opening in Kirkby is one of six exhibitions to provide a glimpse into some of the …

Impressive crowds braved the rain showers to enjoy a day of historical delight and entertainment.

Knowsley Pride is set to return on Saturday 19 July 2025, following the incredible success of last year’s inaugural event, …

On Saturday,7 June, Prescot Town Centre will burst to life with the return of the much-anticipated Elizabethan Fayre.

Uncover the rich, vibrant past of Prescot this weekend with local historian Alan Makin

Huyton with Roby Historic Society is on the look out for new members.

This National Volunteers’ Week we recognise the contribution of Knowsley’s many volunteers and community groups.

Get ready for a vibrant weekend of horticultural delights, creative crafts, and wellbeing activities as the Knowsley Feelgood Festival and …

A new sporting pavilion created as part of wider improvements to King George V playing fields (known as Brown’s Field) …

Millbrook Primary School were crowned champions of the 2025 Sylvia Gore Schoolgirls League Cup, defeating a valiant Saints Peter and …

Later this year, Stockport-based community benefit society Plastic Shed will be creating two unique pieces of artwork for Halewood, using …

This May half term, Bowring Park in Huyton, is staging five days of family friendly outdoor activities.

St Bart’s Church is celebrating it’s 175th anniversary over the weekend of Saturday 24 May 2025 and Sunday 25 May.

Shakespeare’s Supper Club offers a unique dining experience.

Residents are invited to join in with local celebrations and festivities to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Society of Wood Engravers 87th Annual Exhibition has opened at Kirkby Gallery this week. The exhibition is a celebration …

Later this year, Kirkby Gallery is set to host a brand-new exhibition, “Made on Merseyside 2,” celebrating the rich tapestry …

A new downloadable public art map that highlights 12 public artworks has been launched by community arts organisation Heart of …

Community arts organisation Heart of Glass have launched a unique guidebook created by 220 children from seven primary schools across …

Knowsley Archives Service is delighted to announce the successful transfer of the significant British Insulated Callender’s Cables (BICC) Collection from …

There’s lots of advice to help you organise your VE Day celebrations.

The free fayre will be packed with something for everyone to enjoy!

Knowsley Council has announced the launch of its brand new Cultural Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030, a comprehensive blueprint designed …

This English Tourism Week, we’re celebrating the amazing attractions we have here in the borough.

Prescot Museum is now brighter than ever thanks to a refreshed redisplay completed recently. The museum reflects the historical significance …

Once again, Prescot’s Elizabethan Fayre returns to celebrate the town’s Elizabethan heritage. The FREE fayre is a popular date in …

Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot has been named Entertainment Venue of the Year at the recent Liverpool City Region Tourism …

Six diverse groups from across the Liverpool City Region are to provide a unique snapshot of their lives and communities …

A brand new art trail has been launched across six parks in Halewood, designed to connect communities with nature and …

Huyton residents and visitors are invited to help create a new sculptural artwork for Huyton train station. Huyton-born artist Andrew …

The Knowsley Open Art Exhibition has returned to Kirkby Gallery, featuring 364 works of art created by people who live, …

After more than two years of touring towns and villages, Knowsley’s beloved owl and pussycat sculptures have now found new …

Communities across Knowsley are getting the opportunity to tell their stories through cultural events, workshops and artworks, thanks to funding …

Three hundred China Crisis fans packed out St Chad’s Church in Kirkby on Thursday 21 November for a very special …

On Friday 29 November, community growing charity Incredible Edible Knowsley will launch their newest venture at their Court Hey Park …

Knowsley Leisure and Culture Park came alive with an energetic and theatrical performance by iconic Liverpool art rock/new wave band …

National Tree Week takes place from Saturday 23 November until  Sunday 1 December 2024.   Knowsley Council is encouraging residents …

The rafters were rocking at the Shakespeare North Playhouse as beloved Liverpool musician Pete Wylie and his band, The Mighty …

More than 3,000 people turned out in force to catch international street theatre performers, Spark! at Halewood Triangle Park.

Families can attend the ‘Monster Mash’ Halloween-themed trail at Mill Dam Park, Kirkby, on 2 November.

Shakespeare North Playhouse has been shortlisted in two categories for The Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, a celebration of the …

The 1971 Huyton Boys team gathered together last month to recognise the contributions of two former players to the team’s …

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Shakespeare North Trust and Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council as 2024 RIBA Client of …

A pioneering art project aimed at diverting people away from substance use and into support services is on display in …

Organisations and individuals across the Liverpool City Region can now make their nominations for the Liverpool City Region Culture and …

The community space at Make On the Corner in Huyton Village Centre is hosting a number of forthcoming seasonal workshops. …

Knowsley councillors have resolved to ban the giving of live animals as prizes at events held on council land.

Are you an artist who lives, works, volunteers, or studies in Knowsley with a passion for sharing your creations? Or …

A new Chief Executive of Shakespeare North Playhouse has been appointed.

There’s just one month left to experience ‘Of Time and Tide’ at Kirkby Gallery, an exciting exhibition showcasing the work …

There was serious fun at the Serious Nonsense festival at the weekend.

Knowsley’s iconic Owl and Pussycat sculptures are continuing their tour around the Borough and are now located in Kirkby town …

Court Hey Park in Huyton came alive with music, food, flowers and Pride this weekend hosting three amazing community events, …

A brand-new art project is coming to Halewood Park, which explores the history and ecology of the area. Artists Juneau …

On Saturday 3rd August, Court Hey Park plays host to Knowsley’s Feelgood festival, a celebration of happiness and wellbeing in …

Earlier this year, Knowsley Council entered a competition run by The National Lottery Heritage Fund which celebrated the innovative ways …

Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ community and its allies called for their voices to ‘Be Heard’  this weekend as more people …

Generations of Knowsley women and their families turned out for the unveiling of a new piece of public art celebrating …

A dramatic new mural has been revealed in Prescot town centre with an unexpected nautical theme. “Sailing through Time” is …

This weekend The Knowsley Flower Show returns to Court Hey Park, and in Knowsley’s 50th year, it promises to be …

Knowsley Pride has announced a raft of well-known LGBTQ+ performers and personalities for its first-ever outing this summer. Spearheaded by …

This coming weekend, Liverpool Pride will take over the city with an incredible programme of events. The LCR Pride Foundation, …

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has been appointed by Arts Council England (ACE) to lead a new regional Music Hub …

On Friday 2 August Knowsley will hold its first ever Pride celebration event at Court Hey Park and a group …

Artists Carrie Recihardt and Claire Eddleston have been working with hundreds of residents from across the borough since March 2024, …

Get ready for some serious fun as the Serious Nonsense Festival returns to Prescot  this Saturday (10 August) as part …

Today marks the start of Halewood CultureFest 2024, a ten-day programme of community and cultural events running across Halewood from …

Renowned artist Martin Heron will be visiting Huyton town centre from Tuesday 18th to Tuesday 25th June to engage with …

The annual Elizabethan Fayre celebrations took place in Prescot town centre last weekend.

Follow the Witches’ Brew Animal trail in Prescot town centre.

This year’s Sylvia Gore Cup came to a dramatic finale with a nail-biting penalty shoot-out between St Margaret Mary’s Catholic …

Over a hundred people turned up for the unveiling of a colourful new mural co-created by Stockbridge-born, Liverpool-based artist Cherie …

The Borough of Knowsley as we recognise it today was formed in 1974 under the Local Government Act, 1972 and …

The much-loved Knowsley Flower Show returns on Sunday 4 August for its 26th year, and the show committee are looking …

On 1st April 1974, the Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley was born. Thanks to the Government Act 1972, the towns and …

Kirkby Gallery  hosts renowned printmaker and reportage artist, Julia Midgley in a solo exhibition which is on now, until 17 …

Time is running out for aspiring young authors to submit their stories in Knowsley Libraries Teenage Writing Competition. You can …

A new mural has been unveiled in Prescot town centre. The artwork above the entrance to Prescot Shopping Centre on …

‘Make Mine Manga’ is a free exhibition at Huyton Library for anyone curious to discover more about Manga comics or …

The awards recognise excellence across the city region’s tourism and hospitality industry.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to join Liverpool’s annual March With Pride on 27th July. It returns as …

An initiative supported by the company delivering the employment site at Halsnead Garden Village is to help Shakespeare North Playhouse …

More than 4,000 visitors took part in the opening celebrations for Knowsley’s 50th anniversary year, attending interactive ‘Moments of Light’ …

Makers, artists and creatives can access space for their business at Make Huyton Village on Derby Road. The 7,000 sq …

The new mural provides a warm welcome to visitors and the local community.

The latest exhibition at Kirkby Gallery, ‘Five’, is now open, showcasing five very different fine art painting practices by artists …

There are a host of exciting new courses coming to Kirkby Gallery in January, offering the opportunity to learn new …

The awards honour the value and contribution the cultural and creative sectors bring to the region.

In 2024, Knowsley is 50 years old and to mark the occasion a series of celebratory events and special moments …

Community arts organisation Heart of Glass, in collaboration with Homotopia, has unveiled a new mural at Prescot train station. The …